Aurora Boveridge College
URN: 146038 • Wimborne BH21 5RU
Overview
- Name
- Aurora Boveridge College
- URN
- 146038
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lloyd Richards (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01725551247
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cranborne, Wimborne BH21 5RU
Summary
Aurora Boveridge College is a special post-16 institution located in Wimborne, Dorset, catering to young people aged 16 to 25 with additional social, emotional, and mental health needs. The college focuses on preparing students for independent adult life through a person-centred approach, offering both day services and residential placements. With a capacity of 86 students, the college aims to inspire and motivate individuals to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Aurora Boveridge College includes a blend of academic and vocational study programmes tailored to each student's needs. The college provides a multidisciplinary support system, including skilled teaching and therapeutic teams, to enhance students' resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, vocational areas, and extensive grounds for outdoor learning, alongside access to local amenities.
Situated within 16 acres of listed gardens, the college benefits from a serene countryside environment while being close to towns like Wimborne and Ringwood. This setting fosters a supportive community where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for further education, training, or employment.
The curriculum at Aurora Boveridge College includes a blend of academic and vocational study programmes tailored to each student's needs. The college provides a multidisciplinary support system, including skilled teaching and therapeutic teams, to enhance students' resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, vocational areas, and extensive grounds for outdoor learning, alongside access to local amenities.
Situated within 16 acres of listed gardens, the college benefits from a serene countryside environment while being close to towns like Wimborne and Ringwood. This setting fosters a supportive community where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for further education, training, or employment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Beaucroft Foundation School (57.1)
- Aurora Beeches School (49.7)
- Canford School (48.7)
- Boveridge House School (45.2)
- South West Regional Assessment Centre (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 86 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 86 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 86 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 75 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 75 |
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